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Hike Trail

Gorge Trail

4.5 (2 Ratings)
An easy hike around a geological marvel.
0.5
mi
Distance
92
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
River/CreekViewsWaterfallWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.48mi
Distance
92ft
Elevation Gain
198ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
731ft
High Point
537ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The trail starts from the sign in front of the visitor center and heads towards the kiosk. From the kiosk, the trail descends slightly to a small viewpoint spur trail. Taking a right, leads down to a picnic table at the top of the falls. Taking a left at the junction, leads down to the cascades. Follow the red blazes. The trail eventually reaches a bridge over the stream. Here, you can either continue straight or take a right over the bridge. Across the bridge (on the right) there is a second small viewpoint spur trail. The Gorge Trail follows a fence along the ridge with great views of the falls, crosses a bridge at the lower end, then runs back up the other side of the stream.

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Contributors
David Smith